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Chapter 1036 Extremely arrogant and domineering
In the backyard of the General Soldier’s Mansion, there is a clear spring imported from the mountains in the north of the city. There is also the Longquan Temple and Aloft in the vegetable garden in the east of the hall. The environment is very good. Governor Zhang Fuzhen is resting in an elegant house next to the clear spring.

After Yongningbo Zhang Cheng arranged the camps, he came to the backyard to talk to Zhang Fuzhen, but at this moment, Zhang Chengfang, a Chinese military officer, came to report that many officials had left and returned, and offered many gifts and gifts.

Especially several major merchants in the town also came to visit one after another. Not only did they offer cash gifts, but they also wanted to invite Yongning Bo to meet him for a while.

In this regard, Zhang Cheng refused all of them, and he told Zhang Chengfang: "All gifts are accepted, and no one is seen today."

He went straight to Yashe, and apologized to Zhang Fuzhen as soon as he entered the room, but Zhang Fuzhen didn't take it seriously and said: "I know that you have a lot of business to deal with when you first arrive in the town, and you will also have many people to see."

"The governor is right, but these are small things. Now that the soldiers who came with me to town are settled properly, other things are nothing."

Zhang Cheng came over and sat opposite Zhang Fuzhen, first poured tea into the small cup in front of him, took a sip, and then continued: "Zhang Du returned to Beijing this time to take up his new post, do you know where he is going?"

Zhang Fuzhen also took a sip of tea, and calmly said: "What is there to do? When the country is in trouble, it uses troops everywhere. It is said that the court wants the governor to return to Beijing and succeed him as the governor."

"Oh."

Zhang Cheng continued, "Du Zhang has done very well in Xuanda, no worse than Duchen Lu back then. This place in Xuanda has seen some improvement, and the military funds and food have also been saved. But at this time, Zhang I really don’t know what the court thinks about the transfer of the supervisor.”

Zhang Fuzhen smiled slightly, and said: "There are not many people available in the imperial court, just like the former governor Yang Wenyue, who still leads an army to guard Kaifeng City, hoping to make meritorious service and redeem himself."

At this moment, he looked at Zhang Cheng and said to him: "After me, Jiang Fuchen is very likely to succeed the governor of Xuanda. He has some prejudices against you. You should be careful with him."

Zhang Cheng was quite surprised by this. Jiang Yuxu was a little disgusted with some of his practices on the North Road. He knew this, but he never thought that one day, Jiang Yuxu would take over as Governor of Xuanda?

He looked at Zhang Fuzhen and said: "I belong to the Zhang family, and I have been favored by the emperor in the world. Now, with my solitary courage, I suppressed the bandits at home and defended the Tartars outside. The fame I won from the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​​​blood has to be suspected by others." Doubt, how funny."

When Zhang Cheng said this, there was a smirk on the corner of his mouth. Zhang Fuzhen was afraid that he would leave a knot in his heart, which would be detrimental to the country, so he persuaded him immediately: "Be loyal to the country with one heart, loyal to the emperor and love the people, everyone knows that, how can it be a person?" Can the suspicion between the two become easier?

Fuchen Kuangjiang is only a little worried about the fact that you won the hearts of soldiers and civilians on the North Road. If it is to wipe out the bandits and resist the Tartars, he must be able to understand righteousness and state affairs, and stand by you. This is nothing to worry about. "

Zhang Cheng nodded and didn't say much. Although Jiang Yuxu's promotion to governor was quite surprising, but Zhang Fuzhen had his own relationship in the court. Since he can say so clearly, it will not change in the future.

In fact, no matter who is going to be the governor of Xuanda, now he is Yongningbo, who is the chief soldier of the Xuanfu. There is no way. place of concern.

He was afraid that the brave army would be self-sufficient in money, food and armaments, and that the imperial court would find it difficult to control them. Once the time passed, its territory and military strength would expand further, and it might become the third biggest threat besides bandits and Tartars.

However, Jiang Yuxu is equivalent to eating carrots and worrying less, the prestige of the imperial court is declining, and the control over the military towns below is not as good as before.

For example, Zhang Fuzhen is a rare person who sees clearly. His idea is that the court should fetter talents like Zhang Cheng with loyalty and make good use of them. The situation is to be dealt with.

Just like what he said to Zhang Cheng now, all of them emphasize loyalty and justice of the court. In his opinion, as long as Zhang Cheng can have a heart of loyalty and remember the grace of the emperor, other things can be completely ignored.

As the saying goes, "Follow the power in a hurry"!
The most important thing right now is to suppress the momentum of the bandits as soon as possible, so that we can free up our hands and mobilize the troops of the world to encircle and suppress them with all our strength.

The Jinzhou War a few years ago, although it failed to completely solve the Liaodong military, it also caused a great loss to the slaves, not to mention the rumor that the slave chief Huang Taiji was even exhausted after this defeat, and he vomited blood several times. .

Therefore, he estimated that the Tartars would no longer be able to push the Ningjin defense line within this year, and the military in Liaodong would be relatively safe. As long as they could severely injure the Cao bandit army that was rampant in Henan Province during this period, the situation in the world might be reversed, or maybe it was.

"Loyalty, the brave army under your command is the number one elite in the world. The victory over the Tartars in the Liao war last time was due to the power of the brave army. Everyone in the world knows this.

However, with such a strong army in your hands, you will naturally be envied by others. In the future, you will gossip in front of the king and slander with rumors. Therefore, you must always be careful, not only to act according to the truth, but also to remember loyalty The right way to love the people must not miss the future. "

Zhang Cheng also knew Zhang Fuzhen's painstaking efforts in these words, he was completely imagining for himself, and immediately continued: "Zhang Du's teaching, loyalty and sincerity must be kept in mind, and I dare not forget it for a moment, but please rest assured Zhang Du, My loyalty to the emperor will never be influenced by outsiders.

but……"

Zhang Cheng suddenly changed the topic, and then said: "If someone has selfish motives, disregards the mighty kindness of the emperor, seeks his own self-interest, and associates with thieves and slaves, murders loyal ministers and generals, to satisfy his selfish desires, and to vent his personal grievances, I will Zhang Cheng will never let him go."

His tone was so cold and cold that even Zhang Fuzhen was startled, so he could only persuade him gently: "That being said, the state has state laws, and everything has to be reported to the imperial court, and the courtiers are invited to discuss it, and the emperor to make a decision. "

Zhang Fuzhen looked at Zhang Cheng earnestly, and said: "When something happens, don't make a decision without authorization, especially for life and death matters such as giving or taking, report it to the court as soon as possible, and ask the emperor to make a decision, so that the truth will not be fulfilled."

Seeing his sincerity, Uncle Yongning was quite moved, so he responded: "Duke Zhang is relieved, Zhang Cheng will save it."

Zhang Fuzhen pondered for a while, and then said again: "Zhongchen, I'm going to the capital. Before I leave, I have something to say. I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Seeing him like this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help being a little stunned, and said: "Zhang Du has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Zhang Fuzhen looked at Zhang Cheng affectionately with both eyes, and said in a very solemn tone: "Zhongchen, I know that you are loyal to the country, but, have you overstepped your authority in some matters?"

After hearing the words, Zhang Cheng was silent for a while, then sighed, and said: "I know, in the eyes of many people, I, Zhang Cheng, are extremely arrogant and domineering, but if I am not like this, how can the brave army become a strong army?

How did the land of the North Road become a paradise?
Zhang Du, you know all these things. Sometimes I, Zhang Cheng, do things, but I only take one step back, and someone presses me two steps closer, making all the achievements you have made today come to naught. "

He also said: "With Zhang Du's prestige, he works sincerely in Xuanda, and how many people are doing perfunctory things behind the scenes for petty gains and selfishness. What's more, they will come The DPRK and China spread rumors to slander.

Zhang Du, you have cultivated yourself well enough, but I can't bear it! "

"Ugh."

Zhang Fuzhen was silent for a long time when he heard the words, sighed, and then said: "Yes, many things can't be controlled by yourself."

He whispered again: "These things are a headache to talk about, the old man should concentrate on political affairs and do our best for the country's strategy!"

"Will Du Zhang stay in the town for a few more days?"

Facing Zhang Cheng's question, Zhang Fuzhen smiled and waved his hands and said: "No, the imperial court is pressing you too urgently. If it wasn't for waiting for you, the governor would have already arrived in the capital by now."

Zhang Cheng also knew that he would not stay in the town for a long time, so he no longer forced him to stay. He only said that tomorrow he would send a team of Yulin cavalry to escort him back to the capital from Xuanfu.

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On the second day, Zhang Cheng accompanied Zhang Fuzhen to have a simple breakfast. At Chenshi, he sent him out of the south gate of Changping Gate. direction.

Uncle Yongning was not in a hurry to return to the town, but led the veteran Guo Yingxian, the staff officer Wang Yuanjing, the secretary Liu Chengzu and others, and ran towards the Weiyuan camp under the protection of Zhang Mingyuan.

On a high hill, the cold wind blew, and the cloaks and cloaks on several people were buzzing. Except for Liu Chengzu, who had just joined the army and wrapped the cloaks tightly around his body, the others didn't care.

Veteran Guo Yingxian pointed to the direction of the town in the distance, and said to Zhang Cheng: "The town wall is thick and solid, and it is the most difficult to attack, and there are more than [-] piers around the city, which are the eyes and ears of the city defense. , I have already realized it."

He also said: "The north and west sides of the town are the old road of Liuchuan River. After more than ten years of reconstruction, it has now become a big moat. Some of the river water is drawn into the city through the Gaoyuan Gate in the north of the city, and then through the Cheng'an Gate in the south. And when it flows out of the city, this Yang ditch can replenish the water source in the city, so we won’t be afraid of the enemy besieging the city.”

Guo Yingxian said again: "Although there is a stream in General Chen's Baihu camp, it is difficult for nearly ten thousand troops to station there. Instead, we can open a shallow canal to draw some water from the Liuchuan River, which will greatly alleviate the shortage of water."

Although Zhang Cheng is considered an old man in town in name, he is not very clear about the surrounding terrain, mountains and water flow, so Guo Yingxian's introduction at this time really benefited him a lot.

"Not far to the east of the Dajiaochang in the east of the city is the Paosha River, which can be used as a water source for the Biaoying garrison next to the Dajiaochang, while the Yanghe River to the south of it flows through the south of the city, and its water flow is abundant, and the coast is also conducive to the garrison of the army."

Zhang Cheng nodded his head in agreement. He turned around and looked at the Weiyuan camp in front of him. A large area of ​​half-new military tents stood in the spring breeze. The soldiers were digging ditches in an orderly manner. After felling, they were dragged back to the camp.

After getting the report, Wu Zhizhong, the leader of the Weiyuan camp, also galloped over. He stopped his horse in front of the hill and ran up quickly: "General, why did you come here? You didn't tell me first. The last general is a good friend." Go and greet."

"What?"

Zhang Cheng pretended to be angry and said angrily: "Ben Bo came to Weiyuan Camp to have a look, but I have to report to you, General Wu, for permission first?"

Old Wu smiled and replied: "The general dare not speak like that, how dare we call him a general in front of the general?"

Zhang Cheng also stopped joking with him, and said seriously: "According to this progress, when will my camp in Weiyuan Camp be completed?"

"Returning to the general, Master Cheng from the craftsman camp said that it will take at least three months to complete."

He went on to say: "This newly built barracks should be tailored to local conditions. No matter how good the plan is, there must be enough craftsmen. Digging ditches and logging, all the soldiers in my camp can do it. It can also be done.

But it is not my general's specialty to burn earth to make billets, build houses and make doors with windows. According to this calculation, it will be completed in March, which is still fast. "

Zhang Cheng couldn't help shaking his head when he heard the words, and said: "March is too slow, I can't wait, and my sons can't wait even more."

He waved his hand and pointed to the army station not far away, and said: "I brought all the soldiers to town, not to suffer this crime, the barracks must be completed within a month."

At this time, Fu He Biao, the general governor, also came to the hill, and he hurriedly said: "Please take back the order, General."

He went on to say: "The artisans inside and outside the town have been requisitioned by our army. Even men and women are mostly working in the camps. Even if they want to speed up the progress, there is no one available."

Zhang Cheng was also taken aback when he heard the words, and what He Biao said was true. Just imagine how big a camp area must be for the three major camps with more than [-] troops. There must be soldiers' barracks, stables, and many toilets. Bathhouses, as well as a large number of ordnance grain and grass warehouses.

In this way, it is indeed not a small project, and the construction of these camps is still permanent. Not only the quality requirements are excellent, but also the construction layout is reasonable. How can it be accomplished overnight?
"Since there is no one available around the town, then transfer people from other places. I will take care of his food and lodging, and give him money. I'm afraid there will be no one?"

After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, he turned his head to Zhang Mingyuan, the adjutant of the Chinese army, and said, "Go back to the city immediately and tell you, Brother Chengfang, to post a message to several major merchants in the town. This afternoon, my uncle summoned him to discuss matters. .”

"Here."

After Zhang Mingyuan sang loudly, he trotted all the way down the hills and left in the dust.

Zhang Cheng said to the staff officer Wang Yuanjing who was with him: "Ziyi, you think that after returning to the mansion, you will send official documents to the surrounding castles, asking them to send craftsmen and Ding Zhuang to the town to listen to them. "

"Yes, General."

Zhang Cheng added: "It is specified in the official documents that there must be no less than a thousand people in each castle. If there are any who are not all there or the number is not enough, let us write it down.

Are you listening? "

"It's easy for me to be a lower official."

Zhang Cheng then raised his hand again, pointed at the Weiyuan Camp garrison with his horsewhip, and said, "Old Wu, the school field here should be leveled first, and the drills of the soldiers should not be delayed. Soon, we have to go to Yu Province. Suppressing thieves."

"Here."

"There is also the hilly and mountainous area, which can be used to graze horse mules, and also allow cavalry, infantry, and artillery vehicles to practice battle formation. It is useful to simulate the state of the battle and practice a lot."

"Here."

(End of this chapter)